"I Lost Myself, Loving Her" (004)

 

By Her Side….

The night was deep, silent, and serene, but inside Sakhi’s mind, an electrifying adventure unfolded. In her dream, she was in the vibrant world of PUBG, her heart pounding as she and her long-distance best friend, Vivek, prepared for battle.

"Heeeyyy Pochinki! We are landing!" Sakhi shouted with excitement, her in-game avatar, Neha, descending rapidly toward the familiar battle zone.

"I too! Let's loot fast!" Vivek’s voice rang through her headset, his enthusiasm matching hers.

The moment their feet touched the ground, the real action began. Sakhi sprinted into a nearby building, scanning every corner for weapons. A flash of excitement ran through her when she spotted an M416 rifle with a red dot scope lying on the floor. Her hands, steady with practice, grabbed it instantly.

"Hey Neha, where are you? Enemies near me, come fast!" Vivek’s urgent voice pulled her focus back to the battle.

"On my way!" Sakhi—Neha—replied, weaving through the buildings.

As she reached Vivek’s location, chaos erupted. Bullets flew, adrenaline surged, and the two of them fought side by side, taking down enemies with calculated precision. Vivek knocked two opponents to the ground while Sakhi charged in, her weapon blazing. Their squadmates joined the assault, turning the fight into an all-out war. The enemy team, positioned in a nearby building, tried to hold their ground, but Vivek and Sakhi outmaneuvered them. One by one, they eliminated every last rival.

"We did it, Neha! We wiped the squad!" Vivek cheered, his in-game character breaking into a victory dance.

Sakhi laughed and joined in, her avatar spinning around in triumph. The sheer thrill of the battle made her heart race.

Then, suddenly—

"HEY! WE WON THE GAME!"

Sakhi jolted awake, her voice echoing through the quiet hostel room. Blinking in confusion, she looked around and realized that it was early morning—6 AM. Her roommates stirred, groaning in protest.

Embarrassment flooded her cheeks. She quickly pulled her blanket over her head, muffling her laughter. "Oops," she whispered to herself, shaking her head at her own antics. Despite the awkward wake-up call, she couldn't help but smile. The dream had felt so real, so exhilarating.

After a few more minutes of lounging in bed, she finally got up, stretching lazily. The morning air carried a sense of positivity, filling her with motivation. She started her day with a comforting bowl of oats, sprinkled with crushed dry fruits, savoring the warmth before getting ready for class.

Her best friend, Jyoti, stood beside her, tying her hair into a perfect ponytail. Jyoti wasn't just a friend—she was a sister in every way that mattered. She had been Sakhi’s pillar of strength, the person who always stood by her, making even the dullest moments shine with laughter and warmth.

"You know, you scream a lot in your sleep," Jyoti teased, nudging her playfully.

Sakhi chuckled. "It’s not my fault I’m a champion in my dreams too."

"Yeah, yeah. Now hurry up, or we’ll be late for class."

With Jyoti by her side, the morning felt even better. They both headed toward Utkarsh Classes, their minds filled with determination. The journey of JEE preparation was intense, but having a companion like Jyoti made the struggle easier. They studied hard, motivated each other, and found joy in the little moments—whether it was sharing notes, grabbing quick snacks between classes, or laughing over Jyoti’s endless stories.

Just as they reached class, Sakhi’s phone rang—her Realme device vibrating with an incoming call.

Tringgg… Tringgg…

She smirked, already knowing who it was.

"Hlo, Vivek, you mad mental!" she greeted with a teasing tone.

"Whoa, what happened now?" he asked, amused.

"Do you even know what happened to me this morning?" she continued dramatically.

"What?" Vivek asked, curious.

"We were playing PUBG... IN MY DREAM!" Sakhi burst out, laughing.

Vivek roared with laughter. "Oh my god, Neha! Of all things to dream about! Girls usually have fairy-tale dreams, magical castles, and romantic fantasies, and here you are, dreaming about a freakin’ battle royale!"

"Shut up!" she snapped, fake-pouting. "This is all your fault! I spend my entire day playing with you and watching your live streams. You’ve made me a complete game addict!"

"Oh please, Neha. You don’t HAVE to play. You just love playing with me and watching me stream," he teased.

Sakhi groaned but couldn’t deny the truth. "Whatever. What are you doing right now?"

"Sitting in my room."

"Then let’s play PUBG!"

"Why not? Let’s do this!"

With that, they hung up, and the familiar PUBG theme music rang through her phone once more. The excitement returned, and she knew—no matter how stressful life got, these small joys, these cherished friendships, would always keep her going.


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